Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2267 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in United Kingdom below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Scotland or Wales.
October 2026
A 5k night trail at Dunkertons Park in Cheltenham where runners use head torches to light the course. Open to ages 16 and over, with prizes for top three men and women and on-site refreshments and safety rules.
LUCA XC Race 1 is a university cross country event at Parliament Hill in London on 21 October 2026, organised by London Unis and Colleges Athletics.
Guided 8 km headtorch trail run from Milngavie Train Station along local trails including the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way with qualified guides.
Trail ultramarathon on the Nidderdale Way with four distance options up to 55 miles, iconic Yorkshire scenery and supplied trackers.
An 8 hour trail loop challenge at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete repeated 4.367 mile laps tracked by electronic wrist tags.
Trail running in the North York Moors at Ravenscar with 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across moorland and sections of the Cleveland Way.
A trail running weekend at Beachy Head offering Ultra, marathon, half and 10k distances with coastal scenery, staffed aid stations and marked routes.
A 47-mile point-to-point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames with five aid stations, GPS tracking, mandatory kit and a progressive 11.5 hour cut-off.
Half marathon and 10k on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell, passing four tunnels and Monsal viaduct on a traffic free multi terrain route over two race days.
A 14.6 km hill race in the Ochils with 966 m ascent, visiting Andrew Gannel Hill, Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever and The Nebit; entries limited to 300.
A 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Thames in Staines offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and distance pins, an aid table, goody bags including a vegan option, and on the day number collection.
A 38 mile trail ultramarathon in Jedburgh with a relay option, scheduled for 24 October 2026, run with stated LGBTQ+ and nonbinary inclusive policies.
Coastal endurance with 12 timed rounds plus a final hour, where undisclosed per round targets cut competitors until one male and one female remain.
A pairs mountain marathon on Exmoor with fixed camp, orienteering-flagged courses, full tracking, and camping facilities included.
A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a single off road loop each hour until one remains; limited field, basecamp at Stephen Park and prize money.
An outdoor obstacle course at Scorrier House Estate offering 10 km, 5 km and 2.5 km routes plus a dog friendly K9 day across mud, water and designed obstacles.
A two day, self‑reliant mountain navigation event in Talnotry, Scotland on 24 to 25 October 2026 with teams, Harvey maps, mandatory kit and multiple course options.
A self navigation 54 mile ultramarathon along the Cumbria Way from Keswick to Ulverston with live GPS tracking and a 20 hour cut off.
A Backyard Ultra at Left Handed Giant St Philips Brewery where runners repeat a roughly four mile loop each hour for up to six hours, aiming for as many loops as they can.